A hydrogeologist who makes soap as a hobby and a retired English teacher who recruits purse makers from a Fair Trade storefront.

Karen Loke found her way to Sew Powerful in 2014 and within a year, found herself in Zambia with the Sew Powerful team. Her experiences in Zambia affected her in the most positive way. Now friends, family and work collegues all know about Sew Powerful and Karen's dedication to the organization. She also shares how important purposeful giving is and how she saw the benefits first hand while on her trip.

Kathy Simonsen is passionate about sewing with a purpose and helping women in developing countries. When she found Sew Powerful and discovered it combined her two passions she was in! A trip to Zambia cemented that relationship. Hear Kathy describe, in her own words, the way in which Sew Powerful has come along side those in the Ngombe compound to bring dignity and hope to this very poor community.

When your guest answers 'anything about the goodness of life inspires me,' you know you are in for a treat. Evy Hawkins is the owner of A Bit Of Stitch, an online embroidery retailer and an official industry influencer for Babylock. Join us as Evy shares her process and passion for her work. We learn how her lifelong love of sewing brought her to her current success and to her relationship with Sew Powerful.

A type-A, CEO with little time for giving, Christina Porter finds herself and her family in a totally different state of mind after a devastating fire destroys her home, including her sewing room and everything in it. We explore how this life changing event became a heart changing experience. Spoiler alert - Sew Powerful plays a big part!

From the time she was a teen, Shirley Utz has had a passion for Africa. In this episode we travel with Shirley to places like Tanzania, South Africa and of course, Zambia. Starting with her formal education, to her early days making purses for Sew Powerful, traveling to Zambia and now serving as the Sew Powerful Regional Coordinator of Facebook, Shirley's passion for Africa remains steadfast.

As VP of Volunteers and CFO for Sew Powerful, Sue Kirby takes the core values of Sew Powerful to heart. Her dedication to Sew Powerful is tied directly to how this value driven organization works every day to improve the lives of those in need, especially for widows and orphans. Sue has traveled to Zambia and has seen the need and will share with you heartfelt stories that tie directly to those values.

Sew Powerful co-Founder, Jason Miles discusses the ways volunteers serve the organization. Whether you sew or not, if the mission of Sew Powerful touches your heart, there is a place for you here. Be sure to check out the chapter called 'Help Wanted' in the 2nd edition of the We Are Sew Powerful book for even more exciting opportunities.

Meet Sew Powerful's volunteer #1. Leslie Unruh unwittingly helped create the model for the way volunteers support Sew Powerful. Leslie shares the early days as the first volunteer to the role she plays in the expanded organization today.

Sew Powerful co-founder, Cinnamon Miles shares how a purse became a symbol of hope and love. Cinnamon has first hand experience witnessing the joy the recipients feel when receiving this treasured gift. Cinnamon will take us on a journey from the very first purse design to the latest versions that is larger and easier to make. She even hints at what might be on the purse horizon at Sew Powerful.